Best Indian Short Stories - Volume-1

The Indian short story is extraordinary in its ability to stick to the traditional rules of the craft and still demonstrate remarkable originality. It revolves around a limited number of characters confines itself in time and space and has a well-plotted narrative that drives its central theme. Within the traditional framework however creativity flowers and a fresh and imaginative story emerges. This volume is chock-full with such stories written by authors well known in their regional languages as well as those who have made a name for themselves in English literary circles. Carefully selected by India's literary giant the late Khushwant Singh these pieces represent the best of Indian writing from around the country.